Parents' Guide to

The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

By Joly Herman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Life is unrealistically sweet for tween boys.

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Community Reviews

age 8+

Based on 20 parent reviews

age 7+

I loved this show when I was a kid

I’m 21 now and I loved this show when I was a kid. Always thought it was really funny and I recently rewatched it just for some nostalgia and it’s still funny. I don’t see a reason for anyone not to watch it.
age 6+

Typical goofy comedy

My son loves this program and makes me watch it! Actually, it's not that bad and can be quite be quite funny at times. The two main characters are quite annoying and have stupid hair.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (20):
Kids say (88):

The show's premise could allow for some soulful moments, but the series errs on the side of the boys' fun life. Cheesy lines and predictable circumstances are plentiful, but kids love the video-game lifestyle the boys live -- jumping in elevators and hiding on a passing luggage cart to escape trouble, and so on.

While there are always more compelling programs for kids this age to enjoy, the popularity of the twins has proven that they'll be blaring on your TV screens well past their tween years.

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